Velocity Composites appoints Matthew Fowler as CFO
Velocity Composites appoints Matthew Fowler as CFO
As international aerospace and defence market opportunities increase, Matthew Fowler will support Velocity Composites’ drive to assist aerospace manufacturers in improving efficiencies and optimising the supply of advanced composite materials across the production process.
Three government hacks in one week: Has Whitehall learnt its lesson?
Three government hacks in one week: Has Whitehall learnt its lesson?
Trevor Dearing, Director of Critical Infrastructure at Illumio, argues that three government breaches in one week show why Whitehall must focus less on keeping attackers out and more on limiting the damage once they are inside.
Lindy Cameron appointed as first female FCDO Permanent Under-Secretary
Lindy Cameron appointed as first female FCDO Permanent Under-Secretary
With vast experience across national security, diplomacy and development, Lindy Cameron has become the first female Permanent Under Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
Aerospace
Velocity Composites appoints Matthew Fowler as CFO
Velocity Composites appoints Matthew Fowler as CFO
As international aerospace and defence market opportunities increase, Matthew Fowler will support Velocity Composites’ drive to assist aerospace manufacturers in improving efficiencies and optimising the supply of advanced composite materials across the production process.
Defence
US private equity group agrees £1.1bn takeover of key UK defence supplier
US private equity group agrees £1.1bn takeover of key UK defence supplier
Cerberus Capital Management has agreed a £1.1bn acquisition of Goodwin engineering businesses tied to sensitive UK defence, nuclear and naval supply chains.
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Lindy Cameron appointed as first female FCDO Permanent Under-Secretary
Lindy Cameron appointed as first female FCDO Permanent Under-Secretary
With vast experience across national security, diplomacy and development, Lindy Cameron has become the first female Permanent Under Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
Space
Skyrora completes hot-fire testing of advanced LEO engine
Skyrora completes hot-fire testing of advanced LEO engine
Skyrora has conducted hot fire testing of its LEO engine at its Midlothian facility in Loanhead, demonstrating the potential of stronger, lightweight parts for future propulsion systems.
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Three government hacks in one week: Has Whitehall learnt its lesson?
Three government hacks in one week: Has Whitehall learnt its lesson?
Trevor Dearing, Director of Critical Infrastructure at Illumio, argues that three government breaches in one week show why Whitehall must focus less on keeping attackers out and more on limiting the damage once they are inside.
Fering enters British Army Land Rover replacement race with hybrid-electric Pioneer X
Fering enters British Army Land Rover replacement race with hybrid-electric Pioneer X
A London-based vehicle company is offering the only hybrid-electric high-end British-designed solution for the British Army’s LMV.
Velocity Composites appoints Matthew Fowler as CFO
Velocity Composites appoints Matthew Fowler as CFO
As international aerospace and defence market opportunities increase, Matthew Fowler will support Velocity Composites’ drive to assist aerospace manufacturers in improving efficiencies and optimising the supply of advanced composite materials across the production process.
‘The economic case stacks up’: UK chancellor renews government backing for Heathrow expansion
‘The economic case stacks up’: UK chancellor renews government backing for Heathrow expansion
Former Chancellor Rachel Reeves decided in January 2025 to back a third runway as part of Labour’s plans to boost economic growth.
Syensqo supports NOEMI’s bid for the world’s first certified electric amphibious seaplane
Syensqo supports NOEMI’s bid for the world’s first certified electric amphibious seaplane
NOEMI Aerospace will use Syensqo advanced composites and adhesives to support the lightweight airframe of its pioneering all-electric amphibious aircraft.
Skyrora completes hot-fire testing of advanced LEO engine
Skyrora completes hot-fire testing of advanced LEO engine
Skyrora has conducted hot fire testing of its LEO engine at its Midlothian facility in Loanhead, demonstrating the potential of stronger, lightweight parts for future propulsion systems.
UK spends nearly £30m on SpaceX satellite services as military shifts to Starshield
UK spends nearly £30m on SpaceX satellite services as military shifts to Starshield
The UK military operates around 1,000 SpaceX Starshield terminals after spending nearly £30m on Starshield and Starlink satellite communications.
NewOrbit gains launch slot for first VLEO commercial mission
NewOrbit gains launch slot for first VLEO commercial mission
Reading-based NewOrbit will conduct the first commercial mission on which any payload developer can fly, test and validate technology in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO), approximately 200-300km above the Earth.
Velocity Composites appoints Matthew Fowler as CFO
Velocity Composites appoints Matthew Fowler as CFO
As international aerospace and defence market opportunities increase, Matthew Fowler will support Velocity Composites’ drive to assist aerospace manufacturers in improving efficiencies and optimising the supply of advanced composite materials across the production process.
Royal Navy spends more than £123,000 on content creators
Royal Navy spends more than £123,000 on content creators
The Ministry of Defence confirmed the spend as it looks to reach new audiences and support recruitment.
US private equity group agrees £1.1bn takeover of key UK defence supplier
US private equity group agrees £1.1bn takeover of key UK defence supplier
Cerberus Capital Management has agreed a £1.1bn acquisition of Goodwin engineering businesses tied to sensitive UK defence, nuclear and naval supply chains.
Three government hacks in one week: Has Whitehall learnt its lesson?
Three government hacks in one week: Has Whitehall learnt its lesson?
Trevor Dearing, Director of Critical Infrastructure at Illumio, argues that three government breaches in one week show why Whitehall must focus less on keeping attackers out and more on limiting the damage once they are inside.
Lindy Cameron appointed as first female FCDO Permanent Under-Secretary
Lindy Cameron appointed as first female FCDO Permanent Under-Secretary
With vast experience across national security, diplomacy and development, Lindy Cameron has become the first female Permanent Under Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
MI5 chief warns next major threat may come from where the UK is not looking
MI5 chief warns next major threat may come from where the UK is not looking
MI5 chief Sir Ken McCallum says the next major security shock may already be developing where intelligence agencies are not looking, 25 years after 9/11.
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